Dahiru Yahaya

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Dahiru Yahaya
Born(1947-06-30)June 30, 1947
Kano, Nigeria
DiedFebruary 3, 2021(2021-02-03) (aged 73)
Alma materUniversity of Birmingham
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
OccupationProfessor
Spouse3
Children24

Dahiru Yahayapronunciation

Bayero University, Kano.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Dahiru was born in Kano Nigeria, He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at Abdullahi Bayero College, which is now Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 1970 and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Diplomatic History) at the University of Birmingham United Kingdom in 1975.[4][5]

Career

He started working as a Social Welfare Assistant under the Northern Regional Government in

Bayero University
, Kano in 1970 where he worked throughout his life.

Death

He died on Wednesday 3 February 2021 after a brief illness in Kano State, Nigeria.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Prof. Dahiru Yahya leads team of Professors on study tour to Iran". www.islamicmovement.org. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  2. ^ "Why northern establishment doesn't want Sanusi — Dahiru Yahaya". Vanguard News. 2020-03-14. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  3. ^ YZ, Abdulazzez. "Prof. Dahiru Yahya: The Story of Poverty and Achievements". CITAD. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  4. ^ https://ais.buk.edu.ng/sites/default/files/cv/UPOUE.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  5. ^ "History | Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies". ais.buk.edu.ng. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  6. ^ "Ex-BUK Professor of History, Dahiru Yahaya, dies at 75". Daily Trust. 3 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
  7. ^ "Renowned Teacher Of Teachers, Professor Dahiru Yahaya Is Dead. | The Abusites". 3 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-03.